Exclusive: “I Cried When Salman Uncle Did Action,” Says Harshaali

In an exclusive interview the Bajrangi Bhaijaan girl talks about working with Salman uncle and her love for chicken

Rohit Khilnani
Entertainment
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Harshaali Malhotra with Salman Khan in <i>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</i>
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Harshaali Malhotra with Salman Khan in Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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Harshaali Malhotra (Photo: Instagram/harshaalimalhotraa)

Q: You didn’t have any dialogues in the film, how did you manage? Was it tough to just be quiet?
Harshaali:
I anyway don’t like dialogues.

Q: What did you do on the sets when you were not shooting?
Harshaali: I used to play mobile games with Salman uncle.

Q: Which mobile game?
Harshaali: Barbie!

Q: Does Salman uncle know how to play the Barbie game?
Harshaali: No, boys are not interested in Barbie.

Q: Who is a better actor between you and Salman uncle?
Harshaali: (Thinks) Salman uncle is a better actor.

Movie still from Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Q: In the film we see Salman uncle fighting with some people. Did you see him fighting?
Harshaali: Ya, I used to cry when he did fight scenes.

Q: What did you do in lunch breaks? Did you play?
Harshaali: I used to run everywhere on the sets and trouble everyone. I used to run to Salman uncle’s cottage to eat lunch with him.

Q: So did Mamma scold you when you troubled people on the sets?Harshaali: Yes, but not in front of everyone.

Harshaali Malhotra in Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Q: In the film we see you eating a lot of chicken, do you actually like chicken?
Harshaali: Chicken is my favourite. I liked the chicken song from the film and the scene in which I go to the neighbour’s house to eat chicken. I took four takes so I kept eating.

Q: In a few scenes we saw you playing with sheep. Do you like sheep?
Harshaali: Sheep are so cute. I played with them. I like dogs also.

Q: Did you like the clothes you wore in the film?
Harshaali: I like frocks but how can a village girl wear a frock? I used to feel hot in those clothes.

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Kareena Kapoor and Harshaali Malhotra in Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Q: Do you want to be an actor when you grow up?
Harshaali: Yes, I want to be like Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.

Q: What did Salman uncle say when you told him you want to be a star
Harshaali: He said okay!

Q: Which is your favourite film of Salman uncle?
Harshaali: Kick!

Q: Who from your family accompanied you when you were shooting?
Harshaali: Mamma was with me and in the end papa and bhaiyya also came to visit.

Q: Did you make any friends on the set?
Harshaali: Yes, Saira (Kabir Khan’s daughter)

Q: Did you meet any other actors at the movie screening?
Harshaali: Yes, Saif Ali Khan uncle, I played with him. I met Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh.

Harshaali Malhotra in Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Q: Did you get gifts from anyone?
Harshaali: Yes, I got a pink teddy and chocolates but no one gave me Barbie.

Q: Which is your favourite cartoon character?
Harshaali: Doraemon!

Q: Does Harshaali enjoy studies as much as she enjoys acting?
Harshaali: I prefer playing to studying and in studying I like only maths.

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